That was the best World Cup win ever – this Australia bear comparison with all-time greats
Likes of Warner, Smith, Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood should now stand with Ponting, Waugh, Gilchrist, Warne and McGrath
Likes of Warner, Smith, Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood should now stand with Ponting, Waugh, Gilchrist, Warne and McGrath
It has not been the greatest Cricket World Cup, but India – whose squad is filled with world-class cricketers – would be worthy winners
The Bazballers do not seem to worry much about fitness, but the white-ball team needs to
Before judging this ODI team too harshly, let us wait and see how the Bazballers get on in the Test series in India
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Australia were scared of England and if the Ashes were decided on points they would have gone to the hosts — that is down to the skipper
The all-time great brought that competitive edge, that strong mentality, that will to win, that drive — he inspired a new breed of cricketer
The Ashes will remain in Australia, but victory at the Oval will strengthen the claim England have been the better team across the series
When faced with my own dilemma between Geraint Jones and Chris Read I also went for the more aggressive batsman
The win at Headingley not only got England back into the series it also gave them a template as to how they can go on and win the Ashes
Controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow has been blown out of all proportion but the edge it has provided can help the hosts
The hosts may have played some magnificent cricket – especially Ben Stokes – but they face a huge task if they are to regain the urn
England are not putting in the hard yards and are trying too hard to make batting look easy
England have been a better side when chasing the game – this might be the time to gamble and bowl first
For England it is about being smarter and a little bit more sharp in the field — they just cannot give Australia so many opportunities
Mark Wood is probably being lined up to play three matches on pitches which might suit him more than Edgbaston